Mechanical Supervisor in CB1

Job Description

About the RoleWe are seeking an experienced and motivated Mechanical Supervisor to join an Estates & Facilities team. Reporting to the Mechanical Manager, you will supervise the delivery of mechanical maintenance and installation works across a diverse university estate, ensuring compliance, safety, and high service standards in support of teaching, research, and student life.\nKey Responsibilities\n\nSupervise day-to-day mechanical maintenance, reactive repairs, and planned works across academic, residential, and commercial buildings.\nLead and support a team of mechanical technicians and external contractors, ensuring work is completed safely, efficiently, and to specification.\nOversee compliance with statutory requirements, including pressure systems, water hygiene (L8), HVAC, and associated regulations.\nMonitor work quality, allocate resources, prioritise workloads, and manage permits to work.\nSupport planned preventative maintenance programmes and contribute to continuous improvement.\nAssist with mechanical projects, upgrades, and plant replacements, providing technical input where required.\nMaintain accurate records using the CAFM system and produce reports as needed.\nEnsure excellent customer service when liaising with academic and professional services staff.About YouYou will be an experienced mechanical professional with strong supervisory skills and a commitment to safety and service delivery.\n\nRecognised mechanical qualification (e.g. NVQ Level 3, City & Guilds, or equivalent).\nProven experience supervising mechanical maintenance teams within large or complex estates.\nStrong working knowledge of HVAC, building services, and mechanical plant.\nGood understanding of health & safety legislation and statutory compliance.\nAbility to plan, prioritise, and communicate effectively.What you need to do now \n\nIf you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.\nIf this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.\n\nHays EA is a trading division of Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited and acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers.

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